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  • AAA: Tennessee Gas Prices Fall 11 Cents 

    Gas prices across the state steadily declined over last week, falling 11 cents, on average. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.55 which is five cents more expensive than one month ago and 77 cents more expensive than one year ago.   “Lower crude oil prices continue to provide relief for Tennessee drivers by helping…


  • Woodbury Police Begin School Safety Program

    The Woodbury Police Department will be launching an automated photo speed enforcement program at the Cannon County Elementary and Middle School and Cannon County High School. Speed studies conducted in April 2025 at the Cannon County Elementary and Middle School and Cannon County High School zones identified a significant problem with speeding in this area,…


  • County General Election Results

    Unofficial results in the August 6th, 2026 Cannon County General Election: County Executive Greg Mitchell    2818    99.26% County Commission District 1 Nathan A. Sanders    409    47.50% Judy Schoen    232    26.95% John Taylor    216    25.09% County Commission District 2 Marty Williams    379    43.26% James Atkins    368    42.01% Ryan E. Herron    126    14.38% County Commission District 3…


  • Red Apple Days This Weekend

    Red Apple Days are this weekend, August 7th and 8th in Auburntown.  Many of your favorite activities are scheduled.  The benefit festival has filled C.S. Hawkins Park and surrounding area since 1977. Friday, August 7th Saturday, August 8th The event benefits the Auburntown Volunteer Fire Department.  For additional information check; www.redappledays.com


  • August 6th Primary Election Has Arrived

    Today is primary election day in Tennessee. If you did not vote early, today is your day. Polls are open in Cannon County from 7am until 7pm. Voters (who did not vote absentee or early) must vote at their Precincts in person. Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM.Bring a Federal or TN…


  • National Night Out is Tonight

    National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors…


  • Tennessee Department of Health Celebrates National Health Center Week 2026

    TheTennessee Department of Health (TDH) joins community health centers across the state in celebrating National Health Center Week, Aug. 2, to Aug. 8, 2026, recognizing the vital role community health centers play in providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible healthcare. This year’s national theme, Building Innovative Care Where It Matters Most, celebrates how community health centers develop innovative…